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Franklin Park

Pennsylvania · 15,479 residents · 13.54 sq mi
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Franklin Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,045. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $368,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 122% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,479
+36%since 2000
from 11,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K13K14K16K1990201020202024Franklin Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,045
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,627 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,207
+69%since 2000
from $37,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,866
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,025 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
7.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(10,753)
Black1%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(61)
Asian2.9%(328)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(1,230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(11,790)
Black1.2%(187)
Hispanic / Latino2%(306)
Asian16.9%(2,618)
Other1.8%(284)
Diversity Score45.8%(7,092)
Diversity Score
46
+323%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania?

Franklin Park, Pennsylvania has about 15,479 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania earns about $141,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Franklin Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $368,700, and the typical rent is about $1,866 a month.

How educated are people in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania?

About 73.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania?

About 3.1% of people in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franklin Park, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Franklin Park, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,370 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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